Athletic Trainer

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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

• $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS*

Basic Function and Responsibility: To recognize, evaluate, screen and treat orthopedic and sport disabilities and injuries; to provide emergency medical care, and to develop or restore function through therapeutic treatments as prescribed or directed by a physician.

We are currently seeking a licensed Athletic Trainer to join our interdisciplinary MedSport Sports Medicine team. This position will support duties as assigned within our athletic training service agreements and will provide direct patient care at one of our MedSport Physical Therapy Clinics. The athletic trainer will be responsible for daily practice and event coverage which will include late evenings and weekends as needed.

Physical Requirement: This position requires extensive standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.

Responsibilities*

• Deliver direct patient care with a team approach in conjunction with a physician, physical therapist, athletic trainer and assistive personnel.
• Apply strapping, bandaging, or bracing designed to prevent or protect athletes against injury.
• Administer therapeutic techniques and modalities such as ultrasound, electrostimulation, hydrotherapy, cryotherapy, as well as active, passive, and assistive exercises.
• Perform preliminary evaluations, screen injuries and refer individuals to physicians.
• Assist in development of rehabilitation programs independently or with other allied health care clinicians.
• Administer first aid to injured athletes.
• Assist in development of conditioning programs.
• Assist in training/education of students who are in the athletic training fellowship/internship program.
• Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

• A Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training.
• Current licensure as an Athletic Trainer in the State of Michigan.
• This Classification requires Primary Source Verification.

Desired Qualifications*

• A master's degree in athletic training or related health field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• NATA BOC certification in athletic training.
• Currently holds AHA/BLS CPR certification.
• Candidates must be able to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, squat, walk and lift objects up to 100#.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

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What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day.
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings.
• Generous PTO program.
• Exposure to innovative and new state of the art technology.
• Preceptorship opportunities with AT students.
• Excellent team environment with positive work culture.
• Opportunity to advance your skills in desire specialties.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.